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Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid: Brands, Price & Uses in Bangladesh
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid topical solution (collodion-based) is indicated for the removal of common warts, plantar (foot) warts, corns, and calluses.
About Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid
Indications of Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid topical solution (collodion-based) is indicated for the removal of common warts, plantar (foot) warts, corns, and calluses. This is an established, widely marketed over-the-counter and prescription topical keratolytic combination.
- Common warts (verruca vulgaris): established use for warts on hands, fingers, elbows, and knees.
- Plantar warts: established use for warts on the sole of the foot, applied with occlusion after paring/soaking.
- Corns and calluses: established use to soften and gradually remove areas of thickened, hyperkeratotic skin caused by friction or pressure.
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid is not indicated for facial warts, genital/anogenital warts, warts on mucous membranes, or moles and other skin lesions that have not been evaluated by a physician.
Dosage & Administration of Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid is for external, topical use only and should be applied only to the wart, corn, or callus, avoiding surrounding healthy skin.
| Indication | Directions |
|---|---|
| Common/plantar warts | Soak the affected area in warm water for about 5 minutes, gently rub with a pumice stone or emery board to remove loose surface tissue, and dry thoroughly. Using the brush applicator, apply Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid directly onto the wart only, once daily (or as directed), allow to dry fully, and cover with an adhesive plaster if needed. Repeat daily for up to 6-12 weeks, re-assessing the lesion regularly. |
| Corns and calluses | Soak and pare down loose thickened skin as above, then apply a small amount of Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid to the corn or callus once daily, protecting surrounding normal skin (e.g., with petroleum jelly or a corn pad) and allowing the solution to dry completely before covering. |
If no improvement occurs after 12 weeks of consistent use, or if the lesion worsens, application should be stopped and a physician consulted.
Side Effects of Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid
When applied correctly to the intended lesion, Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid is generally well tolerated. Reported adverse effects are mostly local and include:
- Local burning, stinging, or a warm sensation on application.
- Redness, irritation, dryness, peeling, or scaling of the treated and adjacent skin.
- Whitening/maceration of skin if left in contact with moisture for too long.
- Rarely, contact dermatitis or allergic skin reaction.
Excessive or widespread application, especially on broken or extensive skin areas, may lead to systemic salicylate absorption and toxicity (salicylism) - see Overdose Effects.
Contraindications of Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid is contraindicated in the following situations:
- Known hypersensitivity to salicylic acid, lactic acid, or any component of the formulation.
- Use on the feet of patients with diabetes mellitus or peripheral vascular/circulatory disease without direct medical supervision, due to the risk of skin ulceration, poor wound healing, and necrosis.
- Application to skin that is irritated, infected, inflamed, or broken.
- Application to moles, birthmarks, or warts with hair growing from them, unless first evaluated by a physician.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid
What is Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid used for?
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid is a topical solution used to remove common warts, plantar (foot) warts, corns, and calluses by softening and gradually breaking down the thickened, keratinized skin of the lesion.
How should I apply Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid correctly?
Soak the area in warm water for about 5 minutes, gently file away loose dead skin, dry completely, then apply Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid only to the wart or corn using the applicator brush, avoiding healthy surrounding skin, and let it dry fully before covering. This is usually repeated once daily for 6-12 weeks.
Can I use Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid if I have diabetes?
No. Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid should not be used on the feet of people with diabetes or poor blood circulation without direct medical supervision, because it can cause skin ulceration or slow-healing wounds in these patients.
Is Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid safe to use during pregnancy?
Data are limited. Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if clearly needed and only after consulting a physician, applying it to the smallest area possible for the shortest necessary time.
What if Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid gets in my eyes or is swallowed?
If it contacts the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice. If accidentally swallowed, or if symptoms such as ringing in the ears, nausea, dizziness, or rapid breathing occur after use, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control center.
Can children use Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid?
Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid should only be used in children under adult supervision on small areas, and must not be used in children or teenagers who have chickenpox or flu-like illness because of a theoretical risk of Reye's syndrome with salicylate exposure.
Disclaimer
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